General
General
Object Auto ID
80238
Common Name
Engraving
Classified Name
Quantity
1.00
Object Description
The Parliament Collection:
Engraving of two missionaries and their African servant, sleeping next to a small fire at night with their ox wagon in the background. An African man is peering at them through the bushes on the left. The one missionary is reaching for his gun. Cut from a publication, with text on the back. The story of the adventures of a missionary in South Africa in the 19th century; The face of a Caffre [sic] is seen peering through the dark shadows.
Provenance
Unknown
Description
Description
Technique Types
Distinguishing Features
Wagon Campfire guns
Inscriptions
Title b.c.
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Dimension Comments
In portfolio (9215-9225); Size of paper 140 x 150 mm.
History
History
Object Age Comment
c. 1860
Maker Comment
BENWELL, Joseph Austin, fl. 1865-1886
Collector Comment
Engraving
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Site Association
Site Association
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